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Trade card of J. Denton, at the Angel, Post House, Ferrybridge: P.12950-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Trade card of J. Denton, at the Angel, Post House, Ferrybridge

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Description

Kept with the collection of Blathwayt family bills. Trade card as a bill head plate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1923) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1765 CE - Circa 1780 CE

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Paper composed of laid paper ( old folds)
Sheet Height 153 mm Width 99 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The Inn's sign 'The Angel' is illustrated at the top of the card

  • Text: J Denton / FERRY-BRIDGE / Neat Post-Chaises
  • Location: Plate centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Dinners ------------- 6,, Port ------------ 5,, Beer ----------- ,,11 Serv.ts dinners 2,,8 Ma[?] beer[?] ,,3 14,,10
  • Location: Sheet lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.12950-R
Primary reference Number: 185777
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 1 November 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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